i bought the CN version which arrived this week and i dont want to dabble with anything - it has a global version rom so ideally i want to sell this now as id prefer a pucker rom. if i factory reset this tablet what will happen will the global rom remain ? or will it go to something else ?
or is there an easy way to delete all my info like removing my google account perhaps ?
sorry ive not got a clue on these things
A Factory Reset - as its name implies - simlply resets the tablet to state as it was when it got shipped by manufacturer, means all user-data get removed, system apps if they in the meantime got updated get reset to their initial version.
Ok so I don't to do that just want to remove my Google play account and delete history and apps
No it's fine, there isn't an old ROM stored on your device. Factory Reset will only strip the OS back to stock. No risk of it "reverting" back to CN ROM
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Hi all,
I think I might haves messed things up, where I would have perform a total wipe again, of my Asus TF300T.
Some of you know, I was instructed to perform a total 'wipe' (different than a factory reset), to determine if that would help my constant lag issue (and not responding messages).
Everything is going OK.
But tonight I was working on getting Titanium Backup Pro working again. For a split second I forgot that I needed to install Busybox to get it to work properly.
I installed Busybox and then launched Titanium Backup, granted the required superuser rights. And I was running.
However, almost immediately I got a message stating that my Android Device was changed.
It explained that it was probably due to a factory reset or wipe.
So far it was correct.
Then it offered me a one time chance to replace this new Android Device ID with the old Device ID.
I was having trouble installing a SVOX voice package, something that never happened before.
I made an assumption that it was because of the device ID.
With that stuck in my head, and before coming here first, I decided to restore the old device ID.
I have not tested anything yet. I cleared the caches and did a reboot.
And I immediately came here to get some help to:
1) Get an explanation on what the Android Device ID are used for? (I do have a basic idea what they are for).
2) Did I do the right thing by restoring the old ID? If not, what kind of things can I expected to go wrong.
3) I never wrote down the numbers of the old and new ID's , of course I have the old one, since that is what it got changed to. But if I need the new ID instead of the old one, would I have to perform a total wipe again, to generate a new Device ID ?
Thanks!
Rob
Its all learning for me, I do appreciate the advice and help.
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While I have been using my Note for about a week and a half now I have been carefull to use it in a way that does not keep any stuff on it that I would hate to lose. My plan has always been to do a factory reset after two weeks to a month when I was clearer on how exactly i use it.
So now that I'm thinking about it. i would like to know what a factory reset means for the Note.
I know what it means with a PC. In the old days, it would reformat a disk reinstall the OS and preinstalled crap.
In newer days basically the same thing, but as a restore from an image. This meant that, other then for a little wear, you could not distinguish a the computer from the day you bought it.
How does this differ from a tablet reset?
My understanding is that you get an updated version of the tablet -- ie-- the one you would get if you bought it now versus the one that you get when you actually bought it.
Do I get a choice about what version of Android I get? ( Meaning that if JB is the present store version, could I still get ICS if I don't want the upgrade? )
All it does is wipe the /data and /sdcard partitions so all your settings and files are erased. . It does not touch the Android OS. You will remain on the same version of Android.
As above, all data is wiped. It is restored to out of the box condition however if you have upgraded your OS it will be the newer OS that is restored.
If you have put a custom rom on it this will be the rom restored, it will NOT return to stock even though I've met people who argue otherwise....:silly::laugh:
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As above, all data is wiped. It is restored to out of the box condition however if you have upgraded your OS it will be the newer OS that is restored.
If you have put a custom rom on it this will be the rom restored, it will NOT return to stock even though I've met people who argue otherwise....:silly::laugh:
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Sigh. "Stock" is one of those terms that no one likes to admit they don't know. Since no one admits they don't know what it means it picks up a variety of similar but different meanings. So what do you mean by "stock".
The truth is that since I got my note, I've been ( looking down at crotch in shame) practicing unsafe computing. Nothing Illegal ( in other words no warez ) but I have been goofing around with it and making a mess. Plus adding apps from other stores then the app store, most notably the Opera store. Now I am a bit worried about viruses especially those based on the "Exynos exploit". On top of that when messing around, I'm sure that I accidentally created empty folders and empty files. Knowing those are there even though I can't find them is annoying.
So I would like to make it like it was brand new. That's what I would do for a desktop or laptop.
Its okay. As long as you are on the latest 4.1.2 rom your device and stuff is safe from being exploited since Sammy fixed the exploit.
Stock is basically the state the device came out of the factory in. Except in the case of rom updates explained above. All the apps on the device are whatSamung have installed on the device. There is NO user information. Basically, it reverts back to the state when you first unpacked the box and cast your eyes upon it for the first time. In other words, it goes from being a two bit whore to a vestal virgin untouched by human hands.
The only way to jump Android versions is via Odin for non rooted devices. Rooted devices can install updates via custom recoveries and mobile version of odin.
If a user wanted to go back to ICS from Jelly Bean they would need to download the Stock Rom from either Samfirmware or from a link found on here via the search. Once downloaded they would need to flash via odin using a PC. Updates arrive via Kies, Over The Air or where most of us get them Samfirmware or a link on here.
IF you are worried that you might have downloaded something cheap and nasty that will nick your wallet while you're asleep then I suggest performing a full factory reset. Give the lady her dignity back To do this you need to boot into recovery mode. Switch the device off, hold down volume down (nearest the power button) then press and hold the power button until the samsung logo appears, keep holding the volume down button until it enters recovery. Using the volume up/down buttons scroll down to perform factory/data reset. Click the power button to select it. Scroll down to confirm and press power button again.
Make sure you back up anything you want to keep on the device. Save it to the external SD card which doesn't get wiped during a reset. Once the device resets you will have a fresh out of the box experience to set up and abuse as you see fit. Just stay away from those red light app stores and you will be fine
This only applies to stock recovery, NOT CWM...
As I said though, if you have updated to a new OS (OTA, Official from another area or custom), this is the OS that you will reset to.
It's not quite out of the box as it doesn't store the original rom supplied. However all user data, apps, system settings and call/sms logs are wiped to be like it was out of the box...
If you have something on the internal memory you want to keep, photos or music/video, then you nee to back it up to PC or external sd because after you run the factory reset then it won't be there.
Quick question. After back up your apps to your sd card using Titanium, do you have to take your card out when performing the factory reset? So will the factory reset wipe the sd card as well?
In order to get your apps back you need to install titanium first thing and then run the back up to get all your apps back, correct?
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Quick question. After back up your apps to your sd card using Titanium, do you have to take your card out when performing the factory reset? So will the factory reset wipe the sd card as well?
In order to get your apps back you need to install titanium first thing and then run the back up to get all your apps back, correct?
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No need to remove sdcard.. And yes you are correct..
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Just make sure you have backed up to external sd card as backing up to sd card may mean internal card... Real good idea except you then loose everything when you factory reset... Lots of people make this mistake...
I purchased new Galaxy S+ before couple of days. I keep receiving a pop up saying "com.jui.services, This app may be harmful installation not recommended". I couldn't find such app in app list or anywhere. All installed apps were downloaded from playstore, resetting the phone to factory defaults didn't help.
Update: I scanned the device using Eset Antivirus, it found that some system apps are effected by android/gorilla malware . Is there a way to remove it?
Same issue
i got Galaxy Note 8 from china, i have this thing popingup every 10 minutes, i have no idea what it is
Do a full flash with odin
I have same issue and don't know how to remove it? Do you fix it?
If you buy your phone from china, they tend to use a modified version of a rom, like put in ad's so when you browse you will get a popup and they get eventually a little money on the side too till you figure out how to remove it. Best way to fix this issues is find you stock rom from XDA and flash it with odin so you wont be stuck with there modified version rom and start out clean ( a full wipe so make backup of images, muziek, data )
I just bought an Xperia 5 in China. As it didn't come with Google services, I didn't get the option to restore from my old phone. There doesn't seem to be an option to do that except during Setup. If I do a factory reset then I will lose Google again, so that won't work.
The only option I can think of is to install a custom rom, is that even possible with this model? If so, could someone please point me in the right direction, I'm a bit of a noob
Thank you
Hi. i have an issue with my tablet and samsung support wants me to do a factory reset.
My question is then if i flash a firmware from samfrew.com will that remove as much data as a factory reset? or is the data stored in another partition or something similar to that?
A Factory Reset - as it name implies - only restores Android phone to the state it was brought into the market, it does NOT alter phone's Android as flashing a firmware does.
ok? so are you saying that doing the factory reset will rollback all the software updates samsung has rolled out?
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ok? so are you saying that doing the factory reset will rollback all the software updates samsung has rolled out?
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No, but factory reset, will wipe your internal drive completely. If you have a sd card store all your photos/music etc on sd card.
Only real time, you want to flash stock firmware
etc, is if you eg... want to upgrade your firmware to newer versions, or come back from root.etc.. etc.
Chances are... if you don't know what you doing... you can soft brick your device etc.!
Factory reset, seems like the better options.?
Even though once or twice (in the past) , a factory reset, did not help, where flashing correct, Official firmware version, actually help solved my issue.
So it's your choice.!
Good luck.
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Masterkong said:
Hi. i have an issue with my tablet and samsung support wants me to do a factory reset.
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What's the issue?
Try clearing the system cache; it never hurts, it's easy and can cure erratic behavior.
Old loads will probably benefit with a clean load but for minor issues it's a shotgun overkill approach to troubleshooting.
Techs like because it works and makes things real easy... for them, not you!
Worse the issue can easily reoccur if it was caused by an app, setting, etc. Normally it's best to find the root cause rather than do a factory reset.
Exceptions are old loads and if you did a OS upgrade, in which case a factory reload fully warranted.
A reflash should only be done to upgrade or if the original factory load image has been corrupted (very unlikely).
ok.
i have an samsung galaxy tab S6 and since the upgrade to Android 11/OneUI3.1 international key on any hardware keyboard stopped working. regardless of layout set. Dvorak etc. does work though.
so i think it is a software bug and not some lingering configuration.
support asked me first to clear the cache on samsung keyboard app and when that didnt work they asked me to reset all settings in general management. no bueno there either. next thing they want me to do is facory data reset.
so my thinking is if this is a software bug that won't do any good. but reflashing the tablet with android 10 should work if the faulty software is in android 11, or rather in samsungs OneUI i guess.
does this make sense?
but i digressed. what i wanted to learn was what data is affected in a factory reset compared to a firmware flashing.
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but i digressed. what i wanted to learn was what data is affected in a factory reset compared to a firmware flashing.
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I basically answered your questionin above post..!
Factory reset will wipe your internal data.!
Where as flashing correct Official Firmware depends...... .!
eg If you do a dirty flash... you keep your data..! Data stays intact, but chances are "anything" (system apps) can get corrupted.?
Resulting eg, in excessive battery drain or an app not working properly.
(In Samsung devices when flashing you use /if you flash... eg Home_CSC etc with the other relevant files)
Otherwise/alternative, if you flash
(.. with the correct Official Firmware using)
eg CSC_XXX file, your device will automatically factory reset..!
Bottom line is, it depends how you flash your device.
example.....
HOME_CSC_xxx -> data will stay intact.
CSC_xxx-> device will factory reset.
Note,
If you knew the basics, about flashing official firmware......
you should have known, above information.?
So i suggest that either you do some reading /research, regarding flashing correct official
Firmware etc or you stand risk of soft
bricking you device..
Good luck
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but i digressed. what i wanted to learn was what data is affected in a factory reset compared to a firmware flashing.
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All critical data photos, contacts, music, vids, etc should already fully backed up, redundantly.
The whole idea of a reload or flash is a fresh start from issues that are present.
OS's are 100% expendable, critical data is not.
It's a little game to see how long you can keep a OS copy running well, but that's all it is.
Erratic behavior could indicate a virus or rootkit.
A benign instability could end up corrupting important data, even backups.
I'm ready to reload -now- should be how you roll; keep your data organized and backed up.
If you have a SD card slot, use it as a data drive. OS/programs/download folder on the internal memory or primary drive, and all critical data on the the data drive. You can nuke the OS but your data is safely (hopefully) still on the data drive, you backup that drive at least twice.